The Browning X-Bolt Pro is a bolt-action rifle built around a carbon fiber stock and chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor. It's aimed at hunters and precision shooters who want to cut weight without giving up rigidity. The 22-inch fluted sporter barrel reduces mass and sheds heat during extended strings of fire, and the threaded muzzle (13x0.75mm) comes with a Recoil Hawg brake installed. No iron sights are included. The action is drilled and tapped for scope rings. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Browning 
• Model: X-Bolt Pro 
• Type: Bolt Action Rifle 
• Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Overall Length: 42 inches 
• Weight: 6.70 lbs (shipping weight: 8.6 lbs) 
• Capacity: 4+1 rounds 
• Finish: Matte Blued / Carbon Fiber Stock 
• Trigger: Adjustable Feather 
• Sights: None (drilled and tapped) 
• Barrel Twist: 1:8" 
• Muzzle: Threaded 13x0.75mm with Recoil Hawg brake 
   

Features 

• Fluted sporter barrel for weight reduction and heat dissipation 
• Recoil Hawg muzzle brake reduces felt recoil and allows faster follow-up shots 
• Adjustable Feather trigger lets shooters dial in their preferred pull weight 
   
  The X-Bolt Pro suits hunters going after big game at distance and precision shooters who want a lightweight platform that doesn't require a break-in period to shoot well.

The X-Bolt Pro Carbon in 6.5 Creedmoor draws consistently positive feedback from hunters and target shooters alike. The carbon fiber stock is the most mentioned feature. Owners appreciate the weight savings on long backcountry carries, and nobody seems to complain about its durability.

Accuracy out of the box gets mentioned often. Most owners don't feel they need to do any significant load development before the rifle shoots well, and the adjustable trigger is credited for making it easier to get a clean break without gunsmithing.

The main complaint is price. The X-Bolt Pro sits at the higher end of the bolt-action market, and while most buyers think it's earned, a few feel the cost is harder to justify for occasional use.

Recoil with 6.5 Creedmoor is mild enough that the Recoil Hawg brake almost feels like overkill to some shooters, though others prefer having it for extended range sessions.